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September 8, 2012

NEF Fight Night IV 9/8/2012 Review

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Warchild and I, CityBoy arrived at the Colisee with plenty of time to spare and got settled in. For those of you who are not used to our new format, I like to do the live play by play right as they happen. The fans seem to enjoy that way more and they follow along as if they are there. It isn't easy spelling all the words right but it seems to work so I am sticking with it. Afterwards I plug in the pictures in the next day or two and then change the Title to Review. The fights should start around 7pm or so. Keep refreshing this article for the up to date info. It is about 7pm and the fights are about to start. I have updated the fight order. I just want to give the NEF crew a thank you for allowing us to cover this show. John Vena is our host for the evening. The place is packed with around 3200 people!! For vendors Shipyard, Kill Their Will and Occupy the Cage, SuckerPunch Athletics and PU2S Fightwear.

AmateurFight 1: 135 Eric Austin 0-0 (MV Wrestling Club) vs Noah Hall 1-1 (Team Irish)
They go right at it swinging. Eric gets a few cuts on each cheek. Eric got a nice hip toss takedown. Noah is working an armbar but he is too low on the arm. Eric slams him and gets in a few shots to the head. Eric now has the back and Noah spins and gets full mount. He lays in some ground and pound and Noah bucks him off and Eric works the side and gets in a few more shots as the round.

Eric 10-9

Rd 2: They start out swinging for the fences. Both fighters are getting in shots of their own. They fall to the ground. They scramble and Noah is now in guard. The ref stands them up. Well done ref. Noah is doing a good job with the standup. They clinch near the cage and go to the ground as the round ends.

Real close round, I give it to Noah 10-9 for more damage in standup

Rd 3: They each throw their combo and Eric gets the takedown. Eric is trying to posture up and get some ground and pound. Eric is getting in some big shots. Noah bucks him off and they are in the sprawl position. The ref stands them up. Eric works for a takedown and they sprawl again as the round ends.

Eric 10-9

Eric Austin defeats Noah Hall by unanimous decision.

Fight 2: 165 Dustin Theriault 0-1 (Oxford Hills) vs Tollison Lewis 0-2 (Independent)
They start out going at it. Tollison seems to be getting the better of the striking. Dustin gets the hip toss. Tollison stays busy on the bottom and bucks him off and they both get to their feet. Tollison jumped guard and they are back on the ground. Dustin is working the guard. There is some blood coming from Dustin's nose.

Real close round, I give slight edge to Tollison 10-9 for the better striking and damage.

Rd 2: Tollison gets in a good combo. Tollison is getting in some clean right hands. They clinch and go to the ground and Tollison gets the arm under the neck from the side. He then jumps over to the other side and before he gets the legs hooked Dustin taps.

Fight 3: 145 Kris Kramer 1-0 (Team Irish) vs Ken Foster 0-0 (Independent)
They touch gloves. Ken goes for a takedown and gets the hip toss. Kris is working the side and takes the back. He has the legs hooked and the rear naked choke looks deep. Ken is forced to tap.

Fight 4: 145 John Parker 0-0 (Team Nitemare) vs Caleb Hall 0-0 (MV Wrestling Club)Caleb goes for the takedown and picks up John and slams him to the ground. Caleb is working the side. Caleb gets some good ground and pound. John spins and Caleb takes his back and sinks in the rear naked choke.

Fight 5:135 Nicholas Spencer 1-1 (Choi’s) vs Cody Sargent 0-0 (Independent)
Cody gets in a great right hand. Nick goes for a takedown but Cody gets in a guillotine. Nick gets out of it. Cody backs up off him and Nick gets up and gets him down. Nick goes right to full mount and is trying to get in some ground and pound. He is getting in some clean shots. He gets in some more powerful hammerfists. He finishes him off with some ground and pound and the ref has seen enough.

Fight 6: 185 Buck Pineau 4-1 (Choi’s) vs Allan Josselyn 2-1 (Kaze)
Buck rocks him with a high kick. Allan drops and Buck covers and tries to finish. Allan is one tough fighter and he comes right back and stands up. Buck gets in a good right hand and then misses with a superman punch. Allan goes for a takedown and gets it. Buck spins out and they are back standing. Allan jumps and takes him down with a guillotine. Buck pulls his head out and is now working the guard. Not much action as the round ends. What a round!!

Buck 10-9

Rd 2: Allan starts us out with a teep kick. Allan gets in a few more leg kicks. Allan works for a takedown and they sprawl. Allan goes for a guillotine and Buck slams him down and gets out. Buck was on top momentarily but Allan sweeps and is now on top in full mount. Allan takes his back and Buck spins and is now on top in guard. Alot of rolling around and Allan ends up on top as the round ends.

Allan 10-9

Rd 3: Buck starts us off with a head kick and Allan gets the takedown. Allan is on top in guard getting in some big ground and pound. Allan passes to full mount. Buck uses the cage and rolls and gets on top in guard now. Buck backs off and they stand up. Buck misses with a punch and Allan takes him down. Allan postures up and gets some ground and pound as the round ends.

Fight 7: 155 Will McCall 0-0 (Team Irish) vs Erik Tainter 0-0 (Kut Combat)
They clinch and Will is pushing Erik up against the cage. He gets the takedown and is in half guard. He is working the ground and pound. Erik spins and Will takes the back and works the rear naked choke. It was too deep and Erik is forced to tap.

Fight 8: 185 Crowsneck Boutin 0-1 (Independent) vs Steve Kimball 0-1 (The Shop)
Crowsneck goes for a takedown and gets it. Steve spins out and is now on top full mount. Crowsneck spins and Steve takes the back. He gets the rear naked choke for the tap.

Fight 9:170 Greg Morse 1-1 (Team Irish) vs Achelas Ankers 0-0 (Moontide MMA)
These guys come out swinging for the fences. Greg got in the better shots. Greg fires a headkick that connects. Greg is working the jab. Achelas gets in a jab of his own. Achelas gets in a great right hand. Greg gets in an inside leg kick. Greg gets in a kick to the body. Greg backs him up against the cage and fires a nasty combo that rocks Achelas. They clinch as the round ends. If Greg had like 15 more seconds he might have been able to finish it but alas we have round 2!

Greg 10-9

Rd 2: We are right back where we started and by that I mean standing and banging! Greg gets in a good left hand. Achelas gets in a right hand and another one. Achelas is pushing the pace and might be able to get this round if he keeps it up. Greg gets in a jab.

Real close round, I give slight edge to Achelas 10-9

Rd 3: Greg gets kicked in the groin area and takes about 15 seconds and the fight resumes. Greg gets in a nice kick to the shoulder. Greg gets in a good left hook. Greg gets in a jab. The rest of the fight is standup with not too many significant strikes.

Greg 10-9

Greg Morse defeats Achelas Ankers via unanimous decision.

Fight 10: 125 Cecil Haney 2-3 (Academy) vs Matt Almy 4-5 (Bombsquad)

Matt gets the takedown and is working the guard. Matt stands up and Cecil misses with an upkick and is warned. Almy is on top working the guard. Cecil sweeps out and takes Matt's back. He falls off the back and Matt gets in a good shot. They stand back up and the round ends.

Matt 10-9

Rd 2: Cecil starts us off with a leg kick. Almy gets a guillotine and sinks it in deep and gets the tap.

Fight 11: 160 Jesse Erickson 2-1 (CMBJJ) vs RJ Letendre 3-1 (The Shop)
RJ gets in a solid right that drops Jesse. He follows it with another one and Jesse drops. Jesse goes for the takedown and recovers. They are back standing. Jesse misses with a looping right. Jesse gets in a few good leg kicks. RJ is getting in some big shots and one of them drops him clean. The ref has seen enough.

Fight 13: 135 Matt Marshall (The Shop) 2-4 vs Steve Sobel 0-0 (Independent)
Matt works for a takedown and gets it. Matt cranks a guillotine and pulls Steve down. Steve is threatening with a guillotine of his own. Matt stands up and they are back to their feet. Steve gets in a leg kick. Matt goes for a takedown and Steve hooks the arm under the neck and hops over and hooks the leg and gets the tap.

Fight 14: 145 John Raio 3-0 (MMA Athletix) vs Damon Owens 1-3 (Young’s MMA)
John comes out with OldSchoolFightWear green shirts. Looking good John! They clinch for 20 seconds then break. The Raio chants are astounding! John gets in a good combo and Damon gets the double leg takedown. Raio spins out and is now in halfguard. They scramble and get back to their feet. John gets a takedown of his own. He passes to full mount briefly and then gets bucked off.

Raio 10-9

Rd 2: John works for a single leg then switches to the double leg and gets it. John is now working the guard. Damon bucks him off and gets to his feet. John goes right for the double leg and gets it. The rest of the round is with John on top with stalemate.

Raio 10-9

Rd 3: Damon is pushing the pace but there aren't any significant shots. John is pedalling back and being safe but I don't blame him. He has the first two rounds and doesn't want to make a mistake.

They clinch up against the cage. Maria is working for a takedown. Maria keeps firing off some knees to the thigh. They break and Fernanda gets in some huge shots. Maria is bleeding from the nose. Maria clinches up against the cage as the round ends.

Fernanda 10-9

Rd 2: Fernanda gets in a good combo that opens the blood back up on Maria. Maria is working for the single leg and gets it. Fernanda ended up on top but Maria rolls out. They get back to their feet and Maria gets the takedown. She is working the side and gets in some good shots to the head. Maria takes the back and finishes her off with some ground and pound and gets the stoppage.

Maria Rios defeats Fernanda Araujo via ref stoppage to strikes at 2:47 in Rd 2. What a fight!! Maria powered through and showed true heart. Watch out for her!!

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Fight 16: 155 Jon Lemke 0-0 (Team Irish) vs Nate Oses 0-0 (Wai Kru)
Jon is pushing the action and Nate is doing well countering. Jon goes for a takedown and gets it. Jon is now on top half butterfly and then takes the side. Nate reverses and gets a slamming takedown. He is in guard. Jon is defending well from the bottom. Jon bucks him off and they scramble. They are back on their feet. Jon gets in two leg kicks as the round ends.

Real close round, I edge Jon 10-9 for putting it on the last ten seconds.

Rd 2: Nate fires some leg kicks. They clinch and fall to the ground. Nate lifts him up and tries to get a takedown but Jon defends. Nate gets in a leg kick. Jon gets in a good right. Jon gets in a good combo. The rest of the round they are on their feet with not too many significant strikes landed.

Jon 10-9 pushed the pace the entire round.

Rd 3: Jon is pushing the pace. Jon gets in a good jab. Jon gets in a good combo that backs Nate up. Nate gets in a takedown and they get back to their feet quickly. Nate gets in a good combo and a nice elbow. Jon gets in nice leg kick.

Jon 10-9

Jon Lemke defeats Nate Oses via unanimous decision.

Fight 17: 170 Josh Bellows 1-0 (Littlefield’s) vs Darrius Heyliger 2-1 (Bombsquad)
Darrius throws a kick and Josh catches the leg and takes him down. They get back to their feet. Darrius gets in some punches and bunches but Josh weathers the storm. Darrius is pushing Josh up against the cage now. They break and Josh gets in a good right hand. Darrius gets in some jabs. Josh gets in a good right hand. The crowd roars. Josh has a cut on the top of his head.

Darrius 10-9

Rd 2: Josh keeps coming forward. He backs up Darrius and gets in a body then head shot. Josh gets hit with a cup shot. The fight resumes and Josh clinches up against the cage. Not much action in the clinch so the ref breaks them. Darrius gets hit in the cup. Fight resumes and Josh clinches up against the cage. Josh gets the takedown and Darrius gets a triangle and gets in lots of punches and the ref stops it. I feel it was a little early stoppage but Josh didn't complain too bad.

Fight 18: 155 Bruce Boyington 3-2 (Young’s MMA) vs Dez Green 3-0 (Bombsquad)
Bruce throws a high kick but it is checked. Bruce gets in a good punch and they fall to the ground. Bruce is looking to work the triangle but isn't able to get it fully. Dez pops out and is no on top working the half guard. Dez gets some separation and fires some ground and pound. Dez is now back in guard. Dez gets bucked off and gets back to his feet. He throws a kick and Dez slams him back down right as the round ends.

Dez 10-9

Rd 2: Bruce gets an inside leg kick. Dez is clinching him up against the cage. Dez gets the single leg takedown. Dez is now in guard. Bruce does a good job at defending from the bottom. Dez works an arm triangle and keeps tightening and gets the tap.

Fight 19: 155 Jamie Harrison 3-1 (First Coast Full Contact) vs Josh Parker 3-4 (Littlefield’s)
Jaime goes for a takedown but doesn't quite get it. He is now on top with one hook in. He gets them both hooked and gets in some lobster punches!! The crowd roars and he sinks in the rear naked choke for the tap.

Jaime Harrison defeats Josh Parker via tapout to rear naked choke at 1:35 in Rd 1. So if you were paying attention for the 155lb belt we have Jaime Harrison versus Dez Green at Fight Night V!! This is going to be a great one because both fighters have four wins and also are great wrestlers.

Fight 20: 170 Ryan Sanders 4-1 (Young’s MMA) vs Gil de Freitas (12-5) (Team Link) *WLT TITLE*
They start out swinging for the fences. Gil is getting in a few big shots. Gil has some quick kicks. Ryan gets in a kick to the head that was partially checked. They clinch up against the cage and Gil is pushing the action. Gil is working the half guard. Gil passes to full mount. He postures up and Ryan spins. Gil falls off the back and they are back to their feet. Gil punches with such ferocity. Ryan gets in a good shot. Gil fires back with a kick to the body.

Gil 10-9

Rd 2: Gil gets the takedown and Ryan sweeps. Gil bucks him off and they are back to their feet. Gil gets the double leg takedown. Gil is now in the guard. Gil gets bucked off and he takes the side. Gil is staying on him and winning the round. Not much action so Kevin stands them up. Gil immediately takes him back down.

Gil 10-9

Rd 3: Gil starts us off with a leg kick. Ryan gets in a good combo. Gil gets the takedown by a trip. Gil is working the guard. Gil passes to full mount. Gil threatens with an arm triangle but Ryan pulls his arm out. Gil is now in half guard. Gil passes to full mount. He takes the back. Ryan threatens with a heel hook but Gil pulls his leg out.

Gil 10-9

Rd 4: They clinch and Gil gets the takedown. Gil is working the side. Ryan gets some separation and Gil stands up. Gil throws a leg kick and jumps right back into guard. Gil gets in a few big elbows. Gil finishes off the rest of the round on top.

Gil 10-9

Rd 5: Ryan misses with a leg kick. Gil covers and moves into half guard. Gil continues to dominate on top. Gil is now in half guard and the rest of the round ends this way.

Gil 10-9

Gil de Freitas defeats Ryan Sanders via unanimous decision. Gil has made his U.S. debut and in a big way! I am anxious to hear who NEF finds for Gil to defend his title. Who would you all like to see??

Cody comes out to Jessie's Girl!! They sprawl both go to the ground. Jesse passes to full mount and takes Cody's back. Cody gets out and is on top in guard. They roll and Cody gets back to full mount.

Cody 10-9

Rd 2: Jesse swings and Cody clinches. Cody gets the single leg takedown. Cody has a cut and blood is coming down. No surprise there! Cody passes to full mount and is working some ground and pound. Jesse uses the cage and gets the sweep and is now on top in full mount. Cody spins and Jesse takes the back gets the rear naked choke for the tap. This was a great fight!!

Jesse Peterson defeats Cody Lightfoot via tapout to rear naked choke late in rd 2. Great come from behind win for Jesse Peterson. Cody looked great at 185 and I hope he continues to stay at that weight class.

Awards:

Fight of the Night: Allan Jossyln vs. Buck Pineau, spectacular back and forth fight.Submission of the Night: Jesse Peterson getting the come from behind rear naked choke victoryKO/TKO of the Night: RJ Letendre tko stoppageBlunder of the Night: No intermission!! CityBoy had to wear a diaper just in case!!

Rating of the Show(1-5, 5 Being the Best)

Quality of Fights: 5Star Quality: 5, Marcus Davis, Marco Alvan, Alex Karalexis and I am sure there were more.Sound: 4, I docked them a point because they had mic problems :)Refs: 4.5, solid job.Announcer: 5, Vena was great as always.Ring Girls: 5, No stumbles and great outfits. My favorite is Alana!Vendors: 5, Lots of apparel, and Shipyard ale! I also gotta say the french fries and chicken tenders are great there!Overall: 4.79 Great score!

Hope you enjoyed our review as much as we enjoyed sharing them. NEF is doing everything right and going on all cylinders. The Colisee is a great location and venue to fill with fight fans. I would like to point out that NEF does the little things great. The Authority and NEF crew are always telling people around the cage to stay low so the fans can see. It is not something that they have to do but it is just important to them and shows how they really do care about the fans. The fight fans stay all the way until the end and I do think some left because of the lengthy amount of fights. In fact I believe it clocked in around 5.5 hours for 21 fights. I want to give a shoutout to Steve Rita who was taping fighters up and doing gloves backstage. He was running his ass off making sure they were all ready and things went smoothly. Thanks to the NEF crew for the great hospitality. I had a blast sitting with Old School and next to Kelly MacDonald from CrossFaceProductions. Make sure you check out her website. Matt Douglas did the timekeeping and I didn't see any 7 minute rounds so great job Matt!! Thanks to Nick DiSalvo, Pete Czymbor and Matt Peterson for the support and allowing us to cover the show. Thanks to Warchild for taking the photos, without them my review would just be words and boring! All of our photos will be uploaded to our facebook fan page when we get around to it. I will close this out with a few random pics ;)

The Lovely Ring Girls of NEF

John Vena and The Double Mic

The Beautiful Alana

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